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All good stuff :-)

BTW no one graduates from Hogwarts, at least according to the books. Its also an uncommon phrase to use in connection with leaving a UK educational establishment.

picky I know.....

Given that the story's on SIYE, though, is that really a spoiler?

How about Hogwarts' alumnus? That should be safe.

- A good novel is an indivisible sum; every scene, sequence and passage of a good novel has to involve, contribute to and advance all three of its major attributes: theme, plot, characterization.
Ayn Rand - The Romantic Manifesto p. 74 (pb 93)

Her post-Hogwarts career in TLT is a bit different from canon. Possibly because I've personally thought Ginny was closest in aptitude and brain power to Bill.

Being a good headmaster is not the same as being a good teacher. headmasters are administrators. They need to facilitate the operation of the school and guide the goals of a school. For a post like Hogwarts, this would also be a very public position requiring juggling the politics of the Governors and the Ministry as well as gathering the best teachers to push the curriculum the Headmaster wishes to develop.

I have always found it odd that the Deputy Headmaster was also a teacher. I would also believe that position would be separate from the teaching staff. As well, I would think that the Heads of the Houses would not be teachers of the core courses, as that can be a problem. The Head of House needs to be a parental figure away from home, someone the students can come to and discuss their problems without feeling intimidated by the teacher student relationship.

Looking a the job this way, Ginny would be a good choice. She is smart, she is well known, is connected with a prominent figure at the Ministry and among the Wizarding world, has experience in the world and is respected and powerful. Those are all good qualities for the Headmistress.

- A good novel is an indivisible sum; every scene, sequence and passage of a good novel has to involve, contribute to and advance all three of its major attributes: theme, plot, characterization.
Ayn Rand - The Romantic Manifesto p. 74 (pb 93)

ReallY?

I wouldn't have said so.

I guess I would need an explanation of why you would not use alumnus based on the following definition:

From meriam webster online

Main Entry:
alum·nus
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈləm-nəs\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural alum·ni
Etymology:
Latin, foster son, pupil, from alere to nourish — more at old
Date:
1645

1 : a person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university

2 : a person who is a former member, employee, contributor, or inmate

- A good novel is an indivisible sum; every scene, sequence and passage of a good novel has to involve, contribute to and advance all three of its major attributes: theme, plot, characterization.
Ayn Rand - The Romantic Manifesto p. 74 (pb 93)

Must be a Yank thing then. We use alumni over here all the time when talking about college or high school,or at least it is used in the Mid West a great deal. It might be different with the Ivy League schools, but I know only a few people who went to an Ivy League school.

So, you would use the folowing format:

Peterson was an old boy of Hogwarts and tended to expect a hand-up from his former classmates. Unfortunately, Harry did not play favorites.

-Jonathan

- A good novel is an indivisible sum; every scene, sequence and passage of a good novel has to involve, contribute to and advance all three of its major attributes: theme, plot, characterization.
Ayn Rand - The Romantic Manifesto p. 74 (pb 93)

Okay that has me thinking now. Would Hogwarts have a "school tie"? Ties were certainly not in vogue before 1692. All movie contamination aside, everyone in wizard Britain seems to wear robes. The school uniforms in canon are described as just black robes. I suppose a plain black tie would work. Throw in a pocket protector and the magicals are indistinguishable from the technicals. Hmm.. Where have I heard that before :-)

Oh! You mean like Pure-blood Death Eaters? :-)

We really don't know Ginny's grades or study habits in canon, although it is a safe assumption that her first year academic record wasn't that great. I could be wrong but being possessed by a Dark Lord just doesn't seem conducive to good study habits. Anyway, Ginny tends to be linked with the twins (or as she thinks of them: 'the Twins') but I am going to link her to Bill. Percy is usually the cerebral Weasley in fanfiction, but Bill was also Headboy and also scored 12 "O" O.W.L. results. Plus he's, well he is cool! He is the brother Ginny will identify most with, a combination father and big brother.

I also wanted a really stupid reason to fight a war. How to educate children? This is a sick joke, right? Unfortunately in real life sick jokes tend to sweep up all sorts of social slights and prejudices until someone actually starts shooting. At that point no one remembers what the root cause driver was.
Of course the side that prevails in education reform also sets the agenda for the future of wizarding Britain. Perhaps that IS something worth fighting for...